Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd (XKLS:0089) Interest Coverage: 5.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — 99% Below Median


XKLS:0089 Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd XKLS:0089
84 GF Score
Price RM1.02
GF Value RM1.90
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Interest Coverage?

Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd XKLS:0089 -1.92% 84 Interest Coverage is 5.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 370.37. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0089 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 161 Waste Management companies, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd ranks worse than 621117.39% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4.15 Mil. Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.77 Mil. Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.40. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


XKLS:0089's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Waste Management industry.
Industry Median: 5.72
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd  (XKLS:0089) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms


Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Interest Coverage Chart

Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:0089 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Interest Coverage vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-2.55 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM-11.90 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM56.17 Mil.

Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Interest Expense was RM-0.77 Mil. Its Operating Income was RM4.15 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM59.68 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*4.146/-0.768
=5.40

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 5.40 mean?
Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd (XKLS:0089) has a Interest Coverage of 5.40 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 370.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd ranks #999999 out of 161 companies in the Waste Management industry.
Is Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 5.40 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 370.37. The Waste Management industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's value of 5.40 is 5.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd ranks #999999 out of 161 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd ranks #999999 out of 161 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's value of 5.40 is 5.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 370.37 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Waste Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Waste Management companies is 5.72, based on 161 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 5.40 is 5.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 5.40, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 370.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd (XKLS:0089) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.90, compared to a current price of RM1.02 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.40, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 370.37 and 5.6% below the Waste Management industry median of 5.72. Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd (XKLS:0089), the current Interest Coverage is 5.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd (XKLS:0089) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.02 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.90. GuruFocus considers Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0089:

  • Interest Coverage: 5.40 (99% below median its 10-year median of 370.37)
  • GF Value™: RM1.90 vs. price of RM1.02 (46.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.6% below the Waste Management median (#999999 of 161)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0089 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 8942, Jalan Besar Telok Gong, Pelabuhan Klang, SGR, MYS, 42000
Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd is engaged in the provision of recovery and recycling of scheduled waste. It operates in six segments. The investment holding segment comprises investing in property and unquoted securities on a long-term basis; the recovery and recycling services segment comprises the provision of waste recovery and recycling services, and rental of recycled products; the rental of investment property segment; trading segment comprises trading of chemicals and other products; renewable energy segment includes the provision of equipment and consultancy services related to renewable energy; and others segment. The majority of company's revenue comes from the recovery and recycling services segment.
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